College isn’t easy, I know it isn’t. It doesn’t matter the major, the classes, or anything. College isn’t easy. Not being able to see your family is even harder. I went four semesters of college in another state and I was homesick. I was an hour and a half away from getting a real home cooked meal or giving my dog treats she probably doesn’t need any more of. I could not see them every day and, quite frankly, I missed it.
I missed the Friday nights with my family, friends, and neighbors at the local Mexican Restaurant. I missed all the cross country and track meets of my little siblings, and most importantly, I felt lonely. I didn’t know hardly anyone outside of AOII and those I did were family or sat by me in classes.
I wanted to go home. Just for a weekend. Any time spent at home in my own bed or showering in my own shower I savored, because soon enough I knew I would be back into my dorm bedroom and cold shower in a matter of hours.
Most college students either know personally what you’re going through or knowns someone going through it. There’s only a couple weeks left in the semester and you are going to make it. You will make it to the light at the end of the never ending tunnel.
Those roads you used to go on every day on a trip to the grocery store or up to the nearest city, are closer than you know. I always counted days until I could go home and drive on roads I knew better than the back of my hand. 5 days, 4 days, 3 days, 2 days, 1 day, home!
That fully stocked pantry with all your favorite foods will be waiting on you. If you have an amazing mom like I do, she always waited until the day I came home to text me and ask what I wanted. I think it is just because if she did not want my siblings would eat it before I got to it.
You are only a matter of weeks from stepping inside the house and spending all summer with them. You are only weeks from your dog giving you all the love you have missed since you left. You’re so close. You can do it.
You will see your hometown friends in a matter of weeks. That favorite restaurant or family owned tea place of yours will finally be back in driving range. You will be back playing the same games you played before you left. Because, finals are almost here, which means you are almost to the finish line. You are almost there. Finish the semester strong and you are back at home. Keep your head high and focus on the task at hand. Nothing good or bad lasts forever.
